Program Director

• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Directs and supervises high quality program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives (see detailed list below).
• Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Provides leadership and support while maintaining effective working relationships within the community.
• Assists in the budgeting process while ensuring each program operates within fiscal objectives and program fees are collected.
• Monitors Daily Program Activities assuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures YMCA Program Standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintains proper records/department files. Remains current on all required certifications. 
• Assists in YMCA marketing and distribution of Program information, may organize and schedule program registrations, activities and special events.
• Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Develops Program curriculum around YMCA core values, focusing on education and physical well-being.
• Leads Program in-service trainings to ensure quality standards are being met by employees.
• Participates in employee meetings and/or related meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EXAMPLES OF PROGRAM SPECIFIC DUTIES

Day Camp

• Creates and schedule all camp sessions and activities.
• Monitors daily camp operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Secures facilities and admission for camp field trips and events.
• Secures and monitors transportation for field trips.
• Purchases and maintains supplies for camp activities.
• Ensures budget are met or exceeded.

ChildWatch

• Creates and schedules all Department activities.
• Maintains equipment and area in a safe and welcoming environment.
• Purchases supplies as required and coordinates Department cleaning schedules with Maintenance Staff
• Monitors daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.
• Designs and implements new innovative Programs, tracking attendance and effectiveness

Parent Child/Family  (Facility Rentals, Mid-Morning Out, Parents Night Out)

• Schedules and organizes program meetings and activities.
• Secures facilities, equipment and supplies for Program activities.
• Coordinates with Department Directors to ensure availability
• Monitors events to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.
• Develops and distributes Program information
• Organizes and coordinate monthly family activities and events.

Youth/Adult Sports (Wellness- Gymnasium and Wall)

• Oversees and assists the Wellness Department and its activities, events and programs
• Coordinates with Department Staff to ensure High Quality Programs are being conducted.
• Monitors and purchases necessary wellness equipment.
• Organizes and conducts sport specific events and Programs.
• Maintains equipment condition, is fully functional.
• Keeps accurate records of inspection and attendance
• Schedules all Program, employee shifts, and organizations.